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The speed of sound in dry air at `NTP` is `332m//s`. Assuming air as composed of `4` parts of nitrogen and one parts of oxygen in volume. Calculate the velocity of sound in oxygen under similar conditions. Given density of oxygen and nitrogen at `NTP` are in the ratio `16 : 14` respectively.

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